Is Your Almond Milk Secretly Triggering Your Acne?

I was pretty shocked myself! A couple of weeks ago, I was at Whole Foods. You know those people who stand in the aisles, staring at the back of boxes, dissecting ingredients? Yep, that’s me now. 😂

I used to think that if I was shopping at Whole Foods, everything had to be healthier — a safe zone, right? As long as I avoided the usual acne triggers, I didn’t worry much. But with everything I’ve learned lately about the root causes of acne, I’ve become a full-blown label detective.

The Surprising Discovery

So there I was, strolling down the tea aisle, when I spotted some cartons of almond milk. I almost walked past them, but curiosity got the best of me. I grabbed a carton — organic, unsweetened almond milk — and thought, “How bad could it be? It’s Whole Foods!”

But I’m so glad I checked. Because, oh my gosh… I couldn’t believe my eyes. 😳

Here’s what I found in the ingredients:

• Vitamin B12: A common acne trigger for some people.

• Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate): Another sneaky trigger.

Everything on the front of the carton looked perfect, but those hidden ingredients were a total shock. It was a clear reminder that even “healthy” foods can have ingredients that may not be acne-safe.

Why Healthy Doesn’t Always Mean Acne-Safe

Here’s the thing — just because something is organic doesn’t mean it’s acne-safe. When your body is dealing with imbalances, it can struggle to process certain ingredients — even those labeled as “good for you.”

This is why, in my Clear Skin Program, I often recommend temporarily cutting specific foods until we can figure out what your unique triggers are. Once your body is balanced, these small triggers often won’t affect you.

How to Know if a Food is Triggering Your Acne

If you’re wondering whether a certain food is causing your breakouts, here’s a simple way to test it:

1. Remove the food or ingredient from your diet for 30 days.

2. Monitor your skin for any changes.

3. If you don’t see any improvement, it might not be your trigger.

Final Thoughts: Listen to Your Skin

Acne is a symptom — your skin’s way of communicating that something is off. But not all triggers are the same for everyone. It’s about listening, experimenting, and understanding what your skin needs.

Have you ever discovered a sneaky trigger hiding in a “healthy” food? Let me know in the comments — I’d love to hear about it!

And if you’re tired of guessing what’s causing your breakouts, my Clear Skin Program is here to help. Let’s get to the root cause, together.